![Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738832287_ProtestersBangaban.jpg)
Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home
Protesters expresses their fury over Hasina's social media speech, which they viewed as a challenge to the newly formed interim government.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Trump signs executive order that he says will protect free speech Trump signs executive order that he says will protect free speech](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81737420878_tbPresidentDonaldT.jpg)
Trump signs executive order that he says will protect free speech
The US Constitution's First Amendment protects free speech and applies to government policies.
Tue Jan 21 2025
![Meta drops fact checkers in US, what does this mean for the world? Meta drops fact checkers in US, what does this mean for the world?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41730278087_TBMETALOGO.jpg)
Meta drops fact checkers in US, what does this mean for the world?
Fact-checking organisations said the move could encourage hate speech online and fuel violence offline.
Sun Jan 19 2025
![South Korean president's party divided over defiant martial law speech South Korean president's party divided over defiant martial law speech](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41734000222_TBSUKYEOL.jpg)
South Korean president's party divided over defiant martial law speech
As of Thursday, at least seven members of the party were expected to support a new impeachment motion.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Consider This: CMA Amendments (Part 3) — Online Safety or State Overreach?
Major amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act have been proposed to address a myriad of online safety issues, including hate speech, scams, and unsolicited messages. It also includes new explanations to refine and clarify the contentious Section 233, which has long been used by those in power against political dissents. What do we need to know about these proposed amendments? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Wathshlah Naidu, Executive Director of the Center for Independent Journalism.
Mon Dec 09 2024
Consider This: CMA Amendments (Part 2) — Online Safety or State Overreach?
Major amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act have been proposed to address a myriad of online safety issues, including hate speech, scams, and unsolicited messages. It also includes new explanations to refine and clarify the contentious Section 233, which has long been used by those in power against political dissents. What do we need to know about these proposed amendments? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Foong Cheng Leong, Deputy Chair of the Bar Council Committee on Intellectual Property.
Mon Dec 09 2024
Consider This: CMA Amendments (Part 1) — Online Safety or State Overreach?
Major amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act have been proposed to address a myriad of online safety issues, including hate speech, scams, and unsolicited messages. It also includes new explanations to refine and clarify the contentious Section 233, which has long been used by those in power against political dissents. What do we need to know about these proposed amendments? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Karen Lai, Programme Director at the Women’s Centre for Change (WCC Penang).
Mon Dec 09 2024
AWANI Tonight: Balancing online safety with transparency, freedom of expression
The government is expected to table an Online Safety Bill and amendments to the Penal Code to tackle cyberbullying. Kemban Koletif’s Melissa Mohd Akhir stresses the importance of balancing protection with freedom of expression.
Mon Dec 02 2024
![Online Safety Bill to curb criminal activities on social media - Fahmi Online Safety Bill to curb criminal activities on social media - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/41727342061_tbFahmiFadzil.jpg)
Online Safety Bill to curb criminal activities on social media - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says it will ensure social media platform operators are more proactive in curbing criminal activities on their platforms.
Wed Oct 23 2024
![Zambry assures academics of freedom of speech Zambry assures academics of freedom of speech](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51729494155_TBZambry.jpg)
Zambry assures academics of freedom of speech
Zambry says he is committed to preventing any actions that could infringe upon the rights and freedoms of academics across universities.
Mon Oct 21 2024
AWANI Tonight: China President urges greater contributions to humanity's peace, development
To mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of China, President Xi Jinping delivers a speech that emphasises the country's role in contributing towards global peace and development.
Tue Oct 01 2024
![Malaysia urges appointment of UN Special Envoy to tackle Islamophobia, calls for global tolerance Malaysia urges appointment of UN Special Envoy to tackle Islamophobia, calls for global tolerance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/81727559397_TBTokMat.jpg)
Malaysia urges appointment of UN Special Envoy to tackle Islamophobia, calls for global tolerance
Malaysia has urged the United Nations to appoint a Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, calling for immediate global action against the growing wave of hate speech and violence targeting minorities
Sat Sep 28 2024
![Harris' debate plan: Goad Trump, call out lies, create social media moments Harris' debate plan: Goad Trump, call out lies, create social media moments](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51724321050_KamalaHarris.jpg)
Harris' debate plan: Goad Trump, call out lies, create social media moments
Kamala Harris has delivered a handful of policy-focused speeches but US voters will be watching closely for more details.
Fri Sep 06 2024
![Govt not restricting freedom of speech as claimed by Tun M - Fahmi Govt not restricting freedom of speech as claimed by Tun M - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/81725358561_FahmiFadzilTunM.jpg)
Govt not restricting freedom of speech as claimed by Tun M - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil the Unity Government has never prevented or restricted Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad from making statements or attending events.
Tue Sep 03 2024
![French judges to decide next step in probe of Telegram boss Durov French judges to decide next step in probe of Telegram boss Durov](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61724628150_PavelDurov.jpg)
French judges to decide next step in probe of Telegram boss Durov
Pavel Durov's detention highlights app providers' criminal liability and stirs debate on balancing freedom of speech with legal enforcement.
Wed Aug 28 2024